The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Kachin Activist Who Handed Broken Scales to Judge Released
• Treading Lightly in Shan State: The Civilian Casualties of Myanmar’s Landmines
• Northern Alliance, Myanmar Govt Fail to Reach Deal at Latest Peace Talks in China
• Myanmar Military Expands Trespassing Lawsuits to Target 41 Karenni Farmers
• Court Eases Charges in Beating Death of Myanmar Comedian as Suspects Win Appeal
• The Day Myanmar’s Last King Died in Exile
• Chinese Premier Meets HK Leader, Says City Not Yet Out of ‘Dilemma’
• Dozens Hurt as Activists Clash With New Delhi Police Over Citizenship Law

Kachin Activist Who Handed Broken Scales to Judge Released Posted: 16 Dec 2019 05:41 AM PST Kachin activist Ko Paul has left prison in Myitkyina, northern Myanmar after serving more than three months for protesting and handing broken scales to a judge.

Treading Lightly in Shan State: The Civilian Casualties of Myanmar’s Landmines Posted: 16 Dec 2019 05:30 AM PST Local residents in northern Shan State are struggling with landmine use and some report that soldiers are extorting money from those who trigger their mines.

Northern Alliance, Myanmar Govt Fail to Reach Deal at Latest Peace Talks in China Posted: 16 Dec 2019 05:15 AM PST TNLA says Northern Alliance's proposals were rejected by government representatives at informal peace talks in Kunming; more talks planned for next month.

Myanmar Military Expands Trespassing Lawsuits to Target 41 Karenni Farmers Posted: 16 Dec 2019 05:09 AM PST The Myanmar military is continuing to open lawsuits against farmers in Kayah State for allegedly trespassing and farming on land that the military seized in 1990.

Court Eases Charges in Beating Death of Myanmar Comedian as Suspects Win Appeal Posted: 16 Dec 2019 02:41 AM PST The Yangon Region High Court has ruled that the three suspects in the killing of comedian Aung Yell Htwe will be charged with "causing grievous hurt" instead of murder.

The Day Myanmar’s Last King Died in Exile Posted: 15 Dec 2019 11:11 PM PST On this day in 1916, Myanmar's last king died under house arrest after spending 31 years in exile in India at the hands of the British colonial powers.

Chinese Premier Meets HK Leader, Says City Not Yet Out of ‘Dilemma’ Posted: 15 Dec 2019 10:25 PM PST In meeting with HK leader Carrie Lam, Chinese premier says city's economy facing unprecedented challenge as protests continue.

Dozens Hurt as Activists Clash With New Delhi Police Over Citizenship Law Posted: 15 Dec 2019 10:05 PM PST Over 100 injuries reported as New Delhi police break up protests against new Indian citizenship law, which opponents say targets Muslims and challenges secularism.

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